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Top 5 Food and Drink Apps on iOS in the UK: Q4 2025

Explore the performance of the top 5 food and drink apps in the UK on iOS during Q4 2025, highlighting trends in downloads and active users.

Top 5 Food and Drink Apps on iOS in the UK: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top food and drink applications on iOS in the United Kingdom demonstrated varied performance in terms of downloads and active users. Here’s a closer look at the trends for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

McDonald’s U.K. saw fluctuating downloads, starting strong with over 53K early in October and peaking again at 42K in early December. However, active users experienced a decline from 2.5M in early October to around 2.1M by the end of December.

The Greggs App - Food & Drink maintained a steady download rate, notably peaking at 42K in November. Active users increased from 1.1M at the end of September to a peak of 1.4M in mid-November, before declining to around 1.1M by year-end.

Uber Eats: Food & Groceries downloads were consistent, with a notable rise to 45K in the last week of December. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 2.3M throughout the quarter.

Deliveroo: Food & Shopping showed varied download numbers, reaching 35K in late October. Active user numbers saw an increase to 2.2M in mid-November, though they dipped to 1.7M by late December.

Finally, Too Good To Go: End Food Waste experienced a decline in downloads from 37K in October to about 21K at the end of December. Active users followed a similar trend, decreasing from 1.3M in early October to approximately 1.1M by the quarter's end.

These insights provide a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of food and drink apps in the UK, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026